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TCUD proposes base-rate water increase, pass-through sewer hike tied to Rock Hill
Summary
TCUD presented a proposal to raise the water base rate (from $11.81 to $19.14 per month) with no volumetric water increase and to pass through an 8% sewer increase from Rock Hill. Staff estimated the change would average roughly $10 more per household per month depending on usage; new rates would take effect July 1.
Antonio, representing the Tega Cay Utility District (TCUD), presented proposed changes to the water and sewer fee schedule aimed at addressing rising operational costs and meter replacement expenses.
Key elements: Antonio said TCUD would increase the water base rate to $19.14 per month (up from $11.81) while leaving the water volumetric rate unchanged; the sewer increase is a pass-through tied to an 8% adjustment from the City of Rock Hill affecting both base and volumetric sewer charges. Depending on household usage patterns (irrigation vs domestic), staff estimated an average household increase around $10 per month.
Antonio noted several drivers: substantial increases in meter and supply costs (a line-item increase of roughly $40,000), sludge-hauler cost pressure and general inflation affecting treatment and maintenance. He said TCUD will activate the new fees on July 1 and will notify customers through billing and standard communications.
Council members asked for clear documentation of where new revenue would be used; Antonio pointed to higher meter-replacement and maintenance line items and impact-fee-funded capital work (two bypass pumps). Staff said TCUD will produce communications for customers and that several capital items are being funded through impact fees and planned lease-payoff allocations.
